Generalization

Which of these sentences support the generalization that cats are usually born with blue eyes?

• Every one of my cat's kittens had blue eyes as a newborn.
• A cat with blue eyes ran through my yard yesterday.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most dogs love to play at dog parks because they love to run around without a leash?

• My neighbor's dog hates his leash and loves to go to the dog park.
• Dogs that play without their leashes are likely to get lost.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most wild animals that live in the suburbs are nocturnal?

• Many desert animals are nocturnal so that they can escape the desert heat.
• It's rare to see a wild animal in the suburbs during the day.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many children like to play with building blocks?

• Very few adults play with building blocks.
• The second graders voted for their favorite toy, and building blocks won.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many children like to play with building blocks?

• Building blocks were the number one best-selling toy this year.
• Building blocks can be used to build all kinds of things.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

Which of these sentences support the generalization that there are a lot of people who are afraid of heights?

• The lifeguard said that many kids and adults are fearful of climbing up to the high diving board.
• Bungee jumping is a popular activity in Australia.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these sentences support the generalization that teenagers can't wait to get their driver's license?

• Many parents are afraid to let their teenagers begin driving.
• Hannah, Todd, and Greg took their driver's test on the very first day they were able to.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many people enjoy going to the fair?

• Everyone should taste the cotton candy and taffy at the fair.
• All of my neighbors are traveling to the state fair this year.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

Which of these sentences support the generalization that many people enjoy going to the fair?

• More than 51 million piple attended the 1964 New York World's Fair.
• There was no one in the line for the rides at the county fair.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which of these sentences support the generalization that most bananas are not ripe when they arrive at the grocery store?

• Bananas are only good to eat when they are yellow and ripe.
• When I buy bananas, I usually have to let them sit on my counter for a day or two before I can eat them.

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CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2